
The Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the Ekiti State governorship election, Mr Oluyede, has withdrawn his petition challenging Governor Oyebanji's re-election. According to Premium Times, Oluyede said his decision was based on appeals from individuals he described as "important people" and out of respect for President Bola Tinubu. The withdrawal ends the legal challenge to the poll outcome.
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